icon
/ˈaɪ.kən/ · i·con
noun
- An image, symbol, picture, or other representation usually as an object of religious devotion. The icon of the Virgin Mary was revered by the faithful.
- A type of religious painting portraying a saint or scene from Scripture, often done on wooden panels. The Byzantine icon depicted the crucifixion of Christ in vivid detail.
noun
- A person or thing that is the best example of a certain profession or some doing. That man is an icon in the business; he personifies loyalty and good business sense.
Did you know? In Eastern Christianity, icons are considered a means of communion with God, and are often venerated as a way of showing devotion.